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Biography
Clifford Horwitz has won every case he has tried since 1989, but a high winning percentage alone is not why Cliff practices law. “Representing the injured, the abused and the forgotten are what I have dedicated my life to.”
Some of Cliff’s more interesting recoveries can be found by clicking on the following line: verdicts and settlements.
Cliff has also handled pro-bono cases, cut fees when it was fair to do so, and kept the client’s interests first.
A graduate of New Trier High School, the University of Florida, and Loyola University School of Law, Cliff was born and currently lives in Chicago, where the two most important things in his life are his family and representing the injured.
Personal Injury. 25% of his verdicts set Illinois State Records. Largest jury verdict in IL History.
Our firm employs attorneys who have over 20 years in experience working for Nursing Homes.
Largest spinal cord injury verdict in IL history on behalf of quadriplegic iron worker. $64,000,000
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
42 years | 500 cases
Transportation
25%
42 years | 500 cases
Brain Injury
20%
42 years | 200 cases
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
15%
42 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
25 East Washington Street, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60602
horwitzlaw.com/Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
(312) 372-1673
Fax
25 E. Washington, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60602
horwitzlaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Clifford online.
Clifford Horwitz's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Gary | July 22, 2014
Hard working lawyer
Cliff 's hard work and attention to my case proved to me just how great of an attorney he is. His staff along with Cliff worked vey hard and won my case.
Posted by Scott | June 10, 2013
Bringing a Workman's Comp case back from the DEAD!!!!!
The Horwitz brother's had taken a case of mine that other attorneys I was useing could make nothing happen. So a fellow coworker strongly suggested me to fire the Attorneys That I was useing and to get "SMART" and hire the Horwitz Brother's....Wow Thank God I did!!! thay had gotten me a genoris comp ...
Posted by Ron | November 17, 2012
Clifford fights so hard for people because he truly cares.
I hired Clifford and his partners at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates in 2007. Since then he has worked so hard on my case that I knew that I was going to have the best representation. Clifford helped me understand what was going on every step of the way. When it came time for trial, I watched and li...
Posted by Bill | November 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very deceitful
charges way more than percentage quoted.Many many many extra fees,such as over $10500.00 for 20 minutes with injury expert who only asked medication i take,Doctor already knew I was bedridden quadraplegic with no life activity.plus hundreds of thousands for other inflated charges,many over and over a...
Clifford Horwitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"It would be hard to say that Cliff really needs anyone's endorsement given his high level of success. However, he has mine. I had occasion to work with Cliff when he represented another party in a commercial claim. His presence and authority were instrumental to building the trust necessary to get the deal done."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Horwitz is one of the finest attorneys in his state, he is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession, I highly recommend his legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Clifford Horwitz practices at the highest level of competence. He is a skilled and resourceful attorney."
"Cliff is an attorney who will put his years of experience together with his work ethic to get you the result you deserve."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Cliff has established himself as a repeat record breaker in the personal injury field. Many of the cases he has tried to verdict are the highest verdicts ever! You would be lucky to have Cliff as your advocate."
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"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Clifford. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Attorney Horwitz is a highly experienced and well respected lawyer in the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his client."
"Clifford Horwitz is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend whole heartedly."
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Patrick Serowka
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William Palmer
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Joseph Brophy
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Burton Padove
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
10/10, AVVO
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
$64 million verdict- quadriplegic, Circuit Court of Cook County
2011
$11 million verdict- 30 foot fall, Circuit Court of Cook County
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
$16.4 million verdict- automobile accident, Circuit Court of Cook County
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2000
$3.8 million verdict- laborer, Circuit Court of Cook County
1981
Society Member, Phi Kappa Phi
N/A
$1.7 million verdict- iron worker fall, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
$1.3 million-Plumber fall, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$2.7 verdict- Ironworker arm crushed, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
Selected member, American Association for Justice
N/A
$1.45 million settlement- Union Carpenter, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$1.4 million verdict- fall in parking lot, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$1.9 verdict- Union labored head injury, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$1.6 Million Settlement for Ironworker, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$5 million settlement- Local 150, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$8 Million Verdict- Union Oil Explosion, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$1.3 Verdict- Laborer Hip Injuries, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$2 verdict- Trucker knee injury, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$2.1 million settlement- Construction worker, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$2.2 million verdict- Jones Act Case, Circuit Court of Cook County
N/A
$2 million verdict- Roofer fall, Circuit Court of Cook County
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Lead Trial Lawyer, Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
Associations
1994 - Present
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary CommissionAttorney Member
1989 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyAttorney Member
1986 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaLifetime Member
1986 - Present
Chicago Bar FoundationAssociate Member
1986 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationAssociate Member
1984 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1984 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1984 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Ironworker vs. Construction Company
$64,000,000
Local 1 ironworker recovers over 1,100,000.00
1,000,000
Grundy Woman Receives $1.4 Million Plus Future Medical Payments
$1.4 million
Local 444 Iron Worker Recovers $2.7 Million After Arm was Crushed
$2.7 million
Local 11 Roofer Recovers $2 Million
$2.7 million
$16.4 Million Dollar Verdict Following Tragic Automobile Accident
$16.4 million
$1.6 Million Settlement for Ironworker
$1,600,000
OE150 Member Settles for $5 Million
$5,000,000
$8 million in Union Oil Explosion
$8,000,000
Local 916 Carpenter Recovers $2 Million
$2,000,000
Jury Awards Trucker $2 million
$2,000,000
Jones Act Case Results in $2.2 Million Jury Verdict
$2,200,000
Two Local 1 Ironworkers recover $1.8 million
$1,800,000
Ironworker Recovers $1.7 Million After Falling off Roof
$1,700,000
Grundy Laborer Recovers $3.8 million
$3,800,000
Lack of Scaffolding Results in $1.45 million settlement
$1,450,000
Union Laborer Recovers $1.9 million for Head Injury
$1,900,000
Apprentice Plumber Injured on New Construction High Rise Recovers $1.3 Million
$1.3 million
Jury Awards Local 93 Plumber $11 Million After 30-ft Fall From Catwalk
11,000,000
Education
1984
Loyola University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Multiple Trade unions throughout the state.
Worker Safety
2011
Multiple trade unions throughout the state
Worker Safety
2010
Various trade unions throughout the state
Worker Safety
2009
Various trade unions throughout the state
Worker Safety
2008
Various trade unions throughout the state
Worker Safety
2006
Various trade unions throughout the state
Worker Safety
Publications
2012
Labor Record
Various
2011
Labor Record
Numerous
2010
Labor Record
Various
2009
Labor Record
Numerous
2008
Labor Record
Various articles for the labor record
2007
Labor Record
Numerous
2006
Labor Record
Various articles for the labor record
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Clifford earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Injured on a Airplane
29 Jul 2013
Q&A
Can I take legal actions against my neighbor for character slander, false accusations, and harassment ?
10 Jun 2013
Q&A
Can I get a pro bono lawyer from dental malpractice?
12 Jun 2013